with 1,234 units, the BYD M6 with 727 units, and the BYD Atto 3 with 725 units. Completing the top five was the Tesla Model 3, which recorded 608 units. Ranked 6th for the period was the BYD Seal with 460 units, followed by the Denza D9 (395 units), Zeekr 009 (312 units), Xpeng G6 (300 units), and BMW i5 (184 units). (From an article of Paul Tan on May 13, 2025)...

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7 with 841 units and BYD M6’s 537 units. The Tesla Model 3 came in fourth with 518 units, while the BYD Atto 3 rounded out the top five with 404 units. Closing the top 10 list were the BYD Seal with 326 units, followed by Denza D9 (238 units), Zeekr 009 (235 units), and XPeng G6 (224 units), and BMW i5 (165 units).  (From an article of Paul Tan on April 10, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

llowed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 538 units and Tesla Model 3’s 380 units (thanks to 377 units recorded in February). The BYD M6 and BYD Seal ranked 4th and 5th with 256 units and 165 units, respectively. Closing the top 10 list were the Xpeng G6 with 155 units, followed by BYD Atto 3 (146 units), BMW i5 (115 units), Zeekr 009 (84 units), and Tesla Model Y (75 units).  (From an article of Paul Tan on March 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

s registered. According to Proton, current bookings have exceeded 4,000 units. Local deliveries to customers have started as cars started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 units, followed by the BYD Seal (95 units), the Xpeng G6 (81 units), the Zeekr 009 (81 units), the GWM Ora with 43 units of...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

Auto Guangzhou 2024: BMW China to exhibit multiple models On November 15, BMW China announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, it will exhibit models such as the new BMW M235L coupe. The new BMW M235L is equipped with a 2.0T engine. The coupe body style and the frameless doors add to a sense of dynamism. The BMW X3 Long-wheelbase SUV adopts the latest operating system tailored for Chinese customers, where 70% of the features are developed locall...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

Euro NCAP reveals test results of driver assistance tech for BMW i5, Mercedes Benz C-Class, VW ID. 7, and BYD ATTO 3 On October 23, Euro NCAP tested five new cars under updated 2024 protocols, revealing differences in driver assistance technology. New measures include enhanced driver monitoring, improved speed assistance, and Safety Backup scenarios for motorcyclist avoidance. BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class earned 'Very Good' ratings for their ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

to July 2024. The best-selling model was the BYD Seal (17% share), followed by the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y, holding a market share of 16% and 15%, respectively. The Tesla Model 3 took 13%, followed by the BYD Dolphin (8% share), GWM Ora Good Cat (3%), smart #1 Brabus (3%). Meanwhile, the MG4, BMW i5 and the BMW iX2 noted 2% share apiece. According to the association, there are an estimated 12,400 units of battery-electric vehicles sold in M...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

BMW unveils new model updates for autumn 2024 On September 25, BMW announced its model updates for autumn 2024. The all-new BMW 1 Series will offer additional drive variants starting in November 2024, including the BMW 116 coming with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine which generates output of 122 hp and 230 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds. A new all-wheel-...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

BMW Philippines launches first-ever iX1 and iX2 EVs Reported on August 16, 2024, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines launched the first-ever BMW iX1 premium compact Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) and BMW iX2 premium compact Sport Activity Coupe (SAC).  The iX1 eDrive20 xLine’s single motor churns out 204 hp and 247 Nm of torque, while claiming a century sprint time of 8.6 seconds and a...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

BMW Group reports 34.1% growth in fully-electric vehicle sales of BMW brand in H1 2024 On July 10, BMW Group announced that during the first half of 2024, BMW brand delivered 179,557 fully-electric vehicles i.e., an increase of 34.1% YoY. Overall, the BMW brand grew by +2.3% compared to the previous year's period with 1,096,486 units sold in the first half of the year. Overall, BMW Group delivered 1,213,359 vehicles across BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Ro...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

BMW launches sixth-gen 5 Series Touring and i5 Touring, unveils new plug-in hybrids On May 29, BMW announced the launch of the sixth-gen BMW 5 Series Touring comes with a four-cylinder diesel (BMW 520d Touring and BMW 520d xDrive Touring) and an all-electric BMW i5 Touring variant (i5 eDrive40 Touring and i5 M60 xDrive Touring). By summer 2024, the BMW 5 Series Touring and Sedan range will include new plug-in hybrid models and an in-line six-cyli...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29

BWM India launches M Performance model, BMW i5 M60 xDrive for INR 11.95 million On April 25, BWM India launched the BMW M Performance model, BMW i5 M60 xDrive for INR 11.95 million as a completely built-up unit (CBU) model. It produces an output of 601 hp and a maximum torque of 795 Nm. Its high-voltage battery combines compact dimensions with high energy density and provides a usable energy content of 81.2 kWh. It has a range of up to 516 kilome...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

BMW Group leads Thailand's premium car market in Q1/2024 Announced on April 18, 2024, BMW Group continued to lead Thailand’s premium automotive market in the first quarter of 2024 amid challenges, such as market fluctuation and changing consumer behavior. Despite a drop in the total registration number of vehicles in the overall Thai automotive premium segment, BMW Group recorded a total of 3,561 BMW registered and 407 MINIs registered in Q1/20...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

BMW Group reports 27.9% YoY increase in fully EV segment in Q1, 2024 On April 10, BMW Group announced that it has delivered 82,700 fully-electric vehicles worldwide in Q1, 2024, marking a 27.9% increase YoY. Sales growth was balanced across major regions drove the increase. BMW brand sold 531,039 units globally in Q1, 2024, an increase of 2.5% YoY, with notable growth in BEVs. Deliveries of fully-electric BMW vehicles reaching 78,691 units, surge...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

BMW India opens booking for all-electric BMW i5 On April 4, BMW India will open bookings for the first-ever all-electric BMW i5. The car will be available in the country as a completely built-up (CBU) model. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive combines an output of up to 442 kW and generates torque of 820 Nm. It can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and can delivering a WLTP range of up to 516 km. The deliveries will be done on a first-come-firs...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/04

BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport electric sedan launched in Indonesia On March 26, 2024, the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport all-electric sedan was officially launched in Indonesia. Thanks to its 81.2-kWh battery, this electric sedan can travel up to 582 km on a full charge (WLTP standard). Via a DC fast charge, the battery SOC can go up from 10–80% in 30 minutes. The i5 also comes equipped with a rear electric motor that delivers 250 kW and 430 Nm torque, and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/01

BMW Annual Conference 2024 Q&A: Big investments in innovation, technology, and electrification On March 21, BMW held the Annual Conference 2024. Q&A Session 1. CO2 policies by the European Commission / Launch of the Neue Klasse architecture: What is BWM’s position about the present policies of cutting CO2 emissions? Is the company ready to achieve these goals? -    Oliver Zipse (CEO of BMW AG): It is very clear for us that there are three st...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

BMW announces electrification transition for upcoming years On March 21, BMW announced that in 2025, it will launch the NEUE KLASSE, marking a shift to all-electric vehicles. The model embodies a new era for BMW, featuring redesigned iDrive and sustainability enhancements. At least six NEUE KLASSE models will debut in the first 24 months. Production of NEUE KLASSE vehicles will begin in Debrecen in 2025, followed by Munich in 2026, with a focus o...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

BMW of North America launches BMW Charging, powered by Shell Recharge Solutions On March 13, BMW of North America announced the addition of Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, giving customers easy access to Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect, and Blink charging stations via the My BMW App.  BMW drivers can now find, access, and charge at all affiliated locations via their My BMW app, with payments for all five pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

BMW Dingolfing plant launches production of 5 Series Touring electric variant On March 1, BMW announced that its Dingolfing plant started the production of the new BMW 5 Series Touring, featuring a unique range of drives, including a fully electric BMW i5 Touring. This marks the fourth all-electric model produced at the plant in under three years. The sixth-generation Touring will be available in dealerships by the end of May 2024, with orders cu...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/01